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The Restorative School Practices Collaborative of Maine
presents the second annual

Summer Institute in Restorative School Practices
June 28-30, 2010
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME

This 3-day Summer Institute will introduce participants to restorative school practices and restorative discipline, part of an international restorative justice movement that is helping to create safe, fair and responsive schools in Maine, the U.S. and abroad.  Within a whole school approach, these practices build caring school communities that support students, staff and administrators in feeling connected and respected, which enhances learning outcomes. All members of the community are accountable for their actions, resolve conflicts, create positive relationships, and build an inclusive, respectful school culture.  Discipline becomes part of a learning environment featuring accountability and support rather than punishment and exclusion. The institute will include presentations, discussions, interactive activities and experience with the Community Circle process. Collaborative members and guest practitioners will present.  Cost:  $300 per person for the 3 days, which includes materials, lunches and refreshments.

FMI:  Barb Blazej, UMaine Peace & Reconciliation Studies: barbara.blazej@umit.maine.edu, tel. 207-581-2625.

Look for registration details and application in January 2010.

Some comments from attendees at the June 2009 Summer Institute in Restorative School Practices:

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Fall 2009 One-Day Workshops
An Introduction to Restorative School Practices

October 16, 2009 – University of Maine at Farmington
November 14, 2009 – Trenton Elementary School

The Restorative School Practices Collaborative of Maine will be offering two one-day workshops this fall in Maine.  The first Introduction to Restorative School Practices Workshop will take place on Friday, October 16 at the University of Maine in Farmington, and we will repeat the workshop on Saturday, November 14 at Trenton Elementary School (near Ellsworth).

During the workshops, we will:
Provide an overview of the restorative approach and restorative practices; explore the Community Circle process and how it can be used for community building and problem solving; explore ways to practice restorative discipline within the classroom. 

Each workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants will receive certificates of attendance with their contact hours for the workshop.  There will be a $60 registration fee per workshop to cover snacks, lunch and materials. Payment may be made by check or purchase order to the University of Maine.

Space is limited to 30 in each workshop so register soon if you'd like to attend!  You can register in one of two ways:
 
1.  Complete the separate registration form and mail it with your check or purchase order for $60 to: Barb Blazej, Peace & Reconciliation Studies Program, University of Maine, 5725 East Annex, Orono, ME 04469;

OR

2.  Complete the registration form and fax it to 581-2640, and mail your check or purchase order to the above address as soon as possible.

(Note:  For those using purchase orders for payment, please do not wait to have the check or purchase order in hand to reserve a space. Mail or fax your registration form right away to hold your space, and send the check or purchase order as soon as possible.) The deadline to register for either workshop is September 30, 2009. We will confirm your registration and send further details by email.  If we receive more than 30 registrations per workshop, we will maintain a short waiting list.

If you have any questions please email Barbara.Blazej@umit.maine.edu or call 581-2625.

We hope to see you at one of our workshops this fall!  And we'd appreciate it if you'd tell others who might be interested.


Thank you!  Barb Blazej (UMaine), Pam Anderson (USM), and Margaret Micolichek (RJ Project of the Midcoast)

Download the Registration Form Here

 

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PREVIOUS EVENTS

Summer Institute in Restorative Practices June 24-26, 2009
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME

This 3-day Summer Institute will introduce participants to restorative school practices and restorative discipline. Within a whole school approach, these practices build caring school communities that support students, staff and administrators in feeling connected and respected, which enhances learning outcomes. Discipline becomes part of a learning environment featuring accountability and support rather than punishment and exclusion. The course will include presentation, discussion, interactive activities, and experience with the Circle process.
                                                                 
Cost: $300 per person for the 3 days, which includes materials, lunches and refreshments.
Team Discount: For school teams of 3 or more, cost is $280 per person. Registrations must be sent together to receive the discount.
CEU's: 2.0 CEU credits from UMaine will be awarded upon completion.
Schedule: Wednesday 8:30 am-4 pm; Thursday 8:30 am-4 pm; Friday 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Registration Deadline: May 29, 2009  ─  Space is limited so register early!
FMI: Website http://mainelaw.usm.maine.edu/mlce/  Updates will be posted regularly.
Pam Anderson, UMaine Law School: pamelaa@usm.maine.edu   Tel. 780-4991
Barb Blazej, UMaine Peace & Reconciliation Studies: barbara.blazej@umit.maine.edu  Tel. 581-2625
Margaret Micolichek, Restorative Justice Project: margaret@rjpmidcoast.org  Tel. 338-2742

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Maine Bullying Prevention Education Program Presents:   

Basic Bullying Prevention Workshop
May 1, 2009, USM, Portland
 
Advanced Bullying Prevention Workshop
May 8, 2009, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
Trainers: Chuck Saufler, Ansley Newton, Pam Anderson
Fee: $50 per person per workshop. Space limited; register early!
To Register: Contact Pam Anderson at 780-4991,
email pamelaa@usm.maine.edu
or visit http://mainelaw.usm.maine.edu/mlce.

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Statewide Youth Mediators' Conference

April 18, 2008
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave.

We invite all Maine peer mediators in grades 5-12 and their program coordinators to join us for a day of learning, practice, networking, teaching and fun at the Augusta Armory. The agenda will include:

Community Circles dialogue activity

Workshops on such topics as conflict resolution skills, peer mediation practice, diversity education, school climate, and others

"Teach Each Other" -- An opportunity to present a short lesson on some aspect of peer mediation, conflict resolution, school climate or diversity education to the other teams.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 21, 2008.  

FMI: Barb Blazej, 581-2625, Barbara.blazej@umit.maine.edu

Pam Anderson, 780-4991, pamelaa@usm.maine.edu

Presented by the Peace Studies Program, University of Maine & Maine Law & Civics Education, USM, with support from the Maine Injury Prevention Program, Department of Health and Human Services.

 

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Peace & Reconciliation Studies Program
5725 East Annex, Rm 202
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: (207)581-2609 | Fax: (207)581-2640
E-mail: peace.studies@umit.maine.edu